It’s now been about 48 hours since four underwater welders have gone missing on Friday- and the Paria Fuel Trading Company, in a statement on Sunday, said is was in the final stages of implementing the joint recovery plan with LMCS.

The contractors went missing while conducting an underwater maintenance exercise at #36 Sealine riser on Berth #6 at Paria, Pointe-a-Pierre.

They have been identified as Fyzal Kurban, Rishi Nagassar, Yusuf Henry, and Kazim Ali Jr.

A fifth man was rescued on Friday, Christopher Boodram, who remains at hospital.

LMCS Limited is a service company contracted by Paria with over 30 years of experience in engineering design, procurement, marine construction, and land construction services, inclusive of diving-related underwater services and marine logistics support.

The divers who were engaged in this operation are all certified and have a total of over 30 years’ experience among them.